The dark sky above wept as its tears drowned the land beneath it. Small creeks became mighty rivers and mighty rivers became lakes of pitch-black water. As the land was inveloped by chaos on top of a large hill stood the City that NeverWas. Inside it’s great white walls the soldiers of darkness ran into the houses that lined the large road that led to the castle in the middle of the city. The castle was large with two wide stairways circling around the balcony that looked beyond the city walls.

Beyond the balcony were the large and tall wooden doors that were arched inside the magnificent cream color outer wall of the castle. Inside the large wooden doors was a long hallway that had a ceiling so high it made one dizzy to look up. Pass the long hallway were more large wooden doors that opened up to a grand ballroom, which had balconies surrounding it. The ceiling held many chandeliers that glowed dimly but together the large room was bright.

In the back exactly centered was a grand stairway that led up to the second floor and behind the stairs was a large and very tall glass window which looked out past the wall of the city. There was a side door inside the ballroom right next to the stairs that held a winding staircase that led to the only tower of the castle it was over an hour walk to get to the top if one was to take their time.

At the top was a room of decent size with a desk that was opposite of the door. There was a chair in front of the desk with another chair of to the side of the room and next to that one was a counter with a vast kitchen was. Inside the room were three beings the first one was in the chair in front of the desk. The figure was quite tall sitting up right in the chair with medium blonde hair that came down to the shoulders and bangs that barley covered up one of the sapphire colored eyes. The facial features were chiseled to perfection. The being had broad shoulders that were covered by a black skin-tight shirt. The upper body was matched by the lower half by a set of sturdy long legs that were covered with long black jeans, and at the feet were heavy hiking boots.

The figure was just sitting there until he spoke in a deep calm voice that was cold. “ Shina, how bad is it out there?” Inside another figure moved this one was shorter then the other with a body that was perfectly shaped. Her face was sharp but delicate and she had piercing green eyes that fit perfectly with her long, flowing red hair. She wore a long purple dress that was held on by simple strings. Her breasts were large and stretched the front of the dress to the limit. On her feet were simple stilettos that clicked at every step she took the simple pane of glass that was keeping out the chaotic storm. “Well it seems that we’ll be stuck here for awhile.” She said in a voice that could seduce any man.

This time the third being stirred in the chair by the counter. In his child like voice that was slightly deep. “Aww, man I hate when it rains like this.” The man said. The last man in the room was the same height as Shina only his body was wiry. He wore a tan tank top on his light colored skin. With light brown pants and boots much like the other man. Strangely he had a tail that was like a fox. It was red all the way up to but the last inch was white. He had green eyes as well with a head full of red hair that he kept in a ponytail. On top of his head were fox eyes that were his real ears. “I know Shippa it is quit dull.” Shina said with a small frown. She turned and faced the man sitting at the desk. “So what’s the plan Skye.” She said with a seductive tone.

The man, Skye, who was sitting in the chair stood and walked over to the window and looked out. “ I guess we wait this storm out. Shippa delivere the message to the troops!” Skye ordered the young man. Shippa stood and nodded. “Yes father.” He said then darted off down the stairs. Skye didn’t move he just stared out the window. Shina moved close to his side and looked out as well.” What do you see love?” she asked. Skye didn’t answer he just continued to stare out the window.

Shina smiled she didn’t care what he thought as long as she could be close to him she was happy even if she didn’t have a heart. From what they could see the quite little town was busy with a small red dot that was Shippa going door to door and telling to dark soldiers that they had a day off. While Skye and Shina watched the sky lit up with lightning and screamed with thunder as the storm got worse. “ I wonder how Key is dealing with this storm?” Skye asked aloud. Shina giggled to herself. “I bet he’s probably doing the same that your doing.” Shina answered. Skye sighed and looked down at Shina. “ You know I didn’t need an answer right?” he asked. Shina laughed a little then looked into his bright sapphire eyes. “ Well I’d rather say something that you would like to hear then just be quiet.” She smiled back. Skye scoffed then went back to looking out the window.

He saw Shippa walk into a house and he didn’t come back out. “ Well it seems he’ll be gone until tomorrow.” Skye pointed out. Shina sighed then leaned onto his shoulder. “ I can rarely believe that it’s only been a whole year and he’s already looks like a young adult.” She said calmly. Skye nodded silently then turned and walked back to the desk leaving Shina alone staring out the window. “ I mean that because I remember that day when I made him in the lab, a mixture between a heartless and an animal, he was so cute when I picked up the baby after the experiment.” She said aloud. Skye didn’t answer as he sat down.

She soon turned and walked over to Skye and leaned on his desk. “ So what will we be doing for the time being?” she asked. Skye sat in his chair unmoving as if he was staring at the heart of something. Shina never questioned why he did this even when she lost her heart to him the day the war started, the day that Shina Dark the first heartless that looked to still have a heart was born. She remembered when all they did was walk around going from town to town not actually doing anything. Even then she never questioned him she always trusted him with her life. The reason being that she, and all the other heartless, knew that if Skye were to open the door and harness the power of darkness maybe the heartless could live in peace like the pure hearts do. She smiled at the thought and waited calmly for Skye to reply.

They sat there not talking for a long while when Skye sighed and put his chin in his hand. Shina saw the frustration in his eyes and walked behind him. She wrapped her arms around him and hugged him. Skye let her do this. Even though to most it looked like he could care less about Shina and Shippa whether they died or not he was actually quite happy to have them near. They were like his new family, Shina was caring and devoted to make things easier for Skye while Shippa was a little kid trying to impress him by trying to win this war. Although it seemed like only Shina knew he was proud of him and even though he was leader of the heartless he still had his heart and it always felt warmth whenever Shina was near him.

Shina was still hugging him as time went lazily by. Skye slowly got up allowing Shina to move. He turned and quickly grabbed Shina and pulled her into a hug. Shina gasped and froze. “ Skye never does this what’s going on?” she thought to herself. They stood there, Skye with his arms wrapped around Shina, for awhile and slowly Shina relaxed as she got use to the affection Skye was giving her. “ Skye I….” she stared to say when she felt a drop hit her face. She looked up and saw tears run down his cheeks. Shina was speechless. “ Something must be wrong!” she thought to herself. She waited for Skye to do something, but as time passed she decided to do something. She lifted her arms and placed them on his chest.

The feeling was weird since he never was this close before. Her hands then started to rise and soon they reached his chin. She lifted his face to where their eyes stared into one another. She bit her lips as she thought about what to do next. Skye on the other hand already decided. He lowered his head and their lips connected Shina froze in shock as their lips melded. Her body acted on it’s own and grabbed His neck and pulled him deeper into the kiss. Skye didn’t care as he felt Shinas hands around his neck, and the pressure of being pulled into the kiss that he started.

They kissed for what seemed like an eternity, the storm outside was still fierce as lightning and thunder ruled the sky the downpour was drowning out the world. The two beings that held their kiss in the large room atop the tower, now break the kiss and look into one another’s eyes, “ Skye whatever you go whether it be death or life I’ll follow.” Shina whispered. Skye scoffed and smiled. “As long as you don’t die I’ll let you follow.” He replied. The two hugged again as the sound of rain tapped on the window of the tower.